Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Falcon 9)

SpaceX•Long Beach, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification (LBC-TLL)

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience operating crawler cranes and hydraulic cranes
5+ years of experience in rigging
Experience working with delicate lifting operations (ex. wind farms, power plants, oil refinery industry)
Experience with tear-down and build of crawler cranes
NCCER/NCCCO (National Center for Construction Education and Research) rigging certification
Experience with a variety rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists
Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment
Strong working knowledge of lifting signals, and communications
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Ability to work the following shift, overtime, and weekends as needed: Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
Must be willing to support frequent work travel between the Port of Long Beach and Vandenberg Space Force Base
Valid driver’s license (class “B” or better)
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
On-the-job (OJT) training will be required
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Operate different types of cranes/crawler cranes (Tadano ATF 100G-4, ATF 130G-5, MLC300, LR11000, LR1300, LTR1100)
Precisely place one off, non-replaceable loads in a certain areas with crane and dual crane lifts
Support inspection and maintenance of hydraulic and crawler cranes
Tilt, dip and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under and/or around obstacles using multi-point rigging techniques
Perform different rigging challenges
Assist with rigging and driving forklifts on top of crane-cab duties